Rights Executive (Maternity Cover, Part Time)

Join the Global Rights Team in Taylor & Francis’s Books Division, reporting to the Rights Manager. You will grow revenue by licensing book content to publishers and partners across a set of international territories, with a particular focus on digital and audio rights.

Part time, up to 32 hours a week over 4 or 5 days (pattern open to discussion at interview). Maternity cover, 9 to 12 months. Hybrid, with three days a week in the Milton Park office plus some international travel to book fairs and customers. Closing date: Wednesday 21 October 2026.

What you’ll do

• Grow rights revenue in your territories through forecasting, targets and a clear sales plan
• Build relationships with international publishers, agents and internal teams
• Get to know the list well enough to market titles proactively, especially for digital and audio
• Analyse sales and territory trends and keep an eye on competitors
• Represent Taylor & Francis at book fairs and on sales trips
• Keep the rights database accurate and up to date

What you’ll need

• Experience in audio and digital licensing (essential)
• A record of meeting sales targets and generating leads
• Ability to negotiate and close deals
• Clear written and spoken communication, including over email and Teams
• Strong attention to detail and organised record keeping
• A genuine interest in publishing

Experience in academic, trade or business and legal publishing is a bonus. Taylor & Francis encourages you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and 3 discretionary days over the festive period
• 4 paid volunteering days a year
• Company-funded private medical insurance, plus optical and medical care
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Share Match scheme (two free shares for every share you buy)
• Flexible working culture

Adjustments

Taylor & Francis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes requests for adjustments at any stage, for example the application in a different format or extra time to answer questions. Email recruitment@tandf.co.uk and your request will be handled in confidence. You must have the right to live and work in the UK.

How to apply

Click Apply now to go straight to the application on the Taylor & Francis careers site. If you have questions about the role or about applying through Enna, email talent@enna.org.